Add 3/25 and 12/96
3/25 + 12/96 is 49/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
3/25 = 3 × 96/25 × 96 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2400 + 300/2400 = 288 + 300/2400 = 588/2400 - 588/2400 simplified gives 49/200
- So, 3/25 + 12/96 = 49/200
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